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Ralph W. Hoyer

Ralph Hoyer is recognized as one of the state's leading business law experts. He is one of only a few West Virginia practitioners named as "Lawyer of the Year" in 2014 by Best Lawyers and has achieved the highest AV rating from Martindale‑Hubbell. He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Marquette University, and his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Baltimore. Ralph served with the U.S. Navy in Vietnam and graduated from the U.S. Naval Officers' Nuclear Power School with a Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. He is a member of the Kanawha County and West Virginia State Bars.

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Christopher S. Smith

Chris Smith is one of the region's noted experts on business workouts, bankruptcy reorganization and commercial litigation. He has been named as one of "The Best" by The Best Lawyers in America and has achieved the highest rating from Martindale‑Hubbell, AV® Preeminent. Mr. Smith is listed in Super Lawyers of West Virginia in the field of Business Litigation. He received his undergraduate degree, Magna Cum Laude, from West Virginia University, where he was the Co-Captain of the Varsity Swim Team. He received his law degree from Fordham University in New York City. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Chris is admitted to practice in New York and West Virginia, and he belongs to the West Virginia and New York Bar Associations.

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David A. Hoyer

David Hoyer has extensive experience in business law, bankruptcy and corporate law. He is a member of the West Virginia Bar, the West Virginia and Kanawha County Bar Associations and the American Trial Lawyers Association. He received an academic scholarship towards his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in Political Science. He was awarded the St. George Tucker Brooke Fellow scholarship for law and earned his law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law.

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Stephen P. Hoyer

Steve Hoyer has a broad range of experience in personal injury, commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. He is a member of the West Virginia, Florida and the American Bar Associations and the West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. He received his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University, and his law degree from Stetson University.

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Nicola Smith

Email: nickyhhsmlaw@gmail.com

Nicky Smith has a broad range of experience in commercial transactions, litigation and reorganization, and estates. She is a member of the West Virginia and Pennsylvania Bars. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of the South, and her law degree from West Virginia University College of Law.

Licensed in West Virginia, Pennsylvania & New York

Hoyer, Hoyer & Smith, PLLC is a boutique business and personal injury law practice that provides legal advice to some of the most respected businesses and individuals in the area.

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